Isolated heavy rain likely as IMD issues orange alert for several districts in Andhra Pradesh

Anakapalli district received widespread rain, while many other places in Andhra Pradesh saw light to moderate rainfall on Thursday, under the influence of a low-pressure zone formed over the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh. The current spell of rain has brought relief to the State from scorching heat.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, said squally winds, with speeds reaching 40 kmph to 50 kmph, are very likely to blow along the North Andhra Pradesh coast on Friday. An advisory has been issued for fishermen of North Coastal A.P. not to venture into the sea on Friday.